Join us for a summer morning paddle on the iconic Suwannee River in Florida.
When: 8AM Saturday August 13th 2016
Put in: Roline Launch, 30°33’51.0″N 82°43’30.6″W or 30.564185, -82.725167
Directions: From Jasper: east on CR 6 approx. 15 miles, left on Woodpecker Rd. (Dirt) about 3 miles, follow sign to launch.
Take out: Cypress Creek South Launch
Duration: 7.5 miles, about 4 hours.
Shuttle: Continue reading
Water and property rights are the same when fighting a natural gas pipeline: Georgia Trend understands what Georgia Water Coalition is doing to stop the Sabal Trail fracked methane pipeline.
Ben Young, Georgia Trend, June 2016,
Sustainable Georgia: Collecting Water,
…Nearly every county can claim scenic waterways — some 15 established water trails are highlighted by the Georgia River Network, with another 17 in the works.
But clean water is vital for more than tourism — as evidenced by the continuing news out of Flint, Mich., and the spectacle of that state utterly failing to provide basic services to residents in a way we are more used to seeing in the Third World.
Closer to home, Georgia lawmakers Continue reading
Did you know there’s an almost mile-long cave system under the Withlacoochee River between Lowndes and Brooks Counties, Georgia?
Valdosta cave-diver Guy Bryant wrote
a fascinating in-depth blog about McIntyre Spring, including this map he drew, and the picture below of him in this cave system that starts in the river bottom.
There’s no land access, so don’t trespass. And don’t try to go in the cave even from boats unless you really know what you’re doing. It’s been visited by some of the most famous cave divers in the world, a couple of whom are no longer with us due to accidents in other underground caverns.
But do please go read Guy Bryant’s blog post. Continue reading
What a gorgeous day. 19 boats, 22 paddlers and 2 dogs made the trip on the Withlacoochee River from Florida Campsites ramp to Suwannee River State Park. The water was so clear we could see all but the very deepest portions of the river bottom. Springs, shoals, rock formations, beautiful scenery and great company made this a day to remember.- cjm
The Pinetta gauge was at 6.8′ (53.3′ NAVD88).
See also pictures on facebook by Continue reading
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Live Oak, June 4rd 2016 — The photographers of these inspirational pictures were themselves photographed by a local photographer.
“It’s so important to engage young people in respecting and appreciating nature. Hopefully they will want to protect it.” said Deanna Mericle, WWALS member from Hamilton County, who organized this contest along with Eileen Box of Suwannee County and the Live Oak Woman’s Club, two weeks ago in Live Oak, Florida. Continue reading
She’s also published 30 books
Wilmington, NC #WKAC16
